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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ean8 on 27 July 2014, 14:31

Title: cant work it out
Post by: ean8 on 27 July 2014, 14:31

I don't usually get into traffic jams but on friday i did (dont normally take the golf out on long journeys) and as i was sat there i kept my eye on the temperature gauge after 2 minutes of sitting there it started to creep up so i but on my heater on warm and on full blast and it seemed to go down quickly but then it didn't rise back up for a very long time could this be the thermostat messing around?

Title: Re: cant work it out
Post by: oakgreener on 27 July 2014, 16:27

As long as your fan is coming in I wouldn't be over concerned. It's been exceptionally hot lately, so will run hot as soon as you're stationary. Be more concerned if the fan didn't come in.

Title: Re: cant work it out
Post by: ean8 on 27 July 2014, 19:15

Quote from: oakgreener on 27 July 2014, 16:27

As long as your fan is coming in I wouldn't be over concerned. It's been exceptionally hot lately, so will run hot as soon as you're stationary. Be more concerned if the fan didn't come in.

im not sure if the fan does cut in as i have never heard it

Title: Re: cant work it out
Post by: dubber36 on 28 July 2014, 08:14

Your fan should carry on running when you turn the car off when it's really hot. You'd hear that.

Title: Re: cant work it out
Post by: oakgreener on 28 July 2014, 10:13

Short out the sensor on the rad. That should bring on the fan.